The Mulberry Bush Charity
Transforming troubled lives together
The Mulberry Bush is the charity that exists to support those troubled and traumatised as children. We help them feel listened-to and understood. We enable them to make positive change in order to live their best lives.
For over 75 years we have been providing specialist therapeutic support and education in our residential primary school in Standlake near Witney. More recently, rapid growth has come from taking our expertise out into educational, care, health and justice settings, providing practical support and training, along with thought leadership and research to professionalise and influence those who are able to make a difference. By empowering others to use our approach, we can reach many more people nationally and internationally.
As a charity, The Mulberry Bush raises funds to enable everyone who needs our help to access our services and expertise.
We are transforming the landscape of support available to those who need us, their families and communities. By driving change and extending our reach, we are raising awareness, increasing understanding and establishing higher standards.
Our ultimate aim is to enable every one of those we support – whether directly or indirectly – to make positive change and live their best life. Whilst each journey is unique, what matters most is that every person has the opportunity to live their own version of a ‘best life’.
We do this by providing specialist therapeutic services, learning, training and research and by driving widespread adoption of the approaches that we know work best.
The Charity
The heart of the charity’s practice expertise is The Mulberry Bush School in Standlake, Oxfordshire.
The Mulberry Bush Outreach service provides training, consultation and support to schools, care services and organisations working with challenging or vulnerable children, their families and communities.
If you are looking to develop your organisation and staff, tackle a specific problem or looking for support in your role, we can help you find your way.
The Mulberry Bush is committed to research in therapeutic residential and foster care.
The Mulberry Bush Third Space is located in Toddington, Gloucestershire and offers a ‘haven and reflective space’ for meaningful experiences.
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Upcoming Mulberry Bush Events and Training.
Life Below Stairs at Blenheim Palace
Join us for a unique evening at Blenheim Palace - Life Below Stairs Ticket Price £100 - Includes Drinks and Bowl Food in The Long ... Read more
Walk Oxford
There will be three routes, approximately 10, 15 & 20 miles taking in historic Oxford and the picturesque Oxfordshire countryside. ... Read more
Bike Oxford
Bike Oxford is returning to Oxford University Rugby Club and there will be a choice of four routes, 13, 25, 50 and 78 miles long. ... Read more
Impact report
Follow our work and share in our success stories by reading our latest Impact Report.
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